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Register Copyright: What Happens If I Don’t?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by The Copyright Detective

It is common knowledge that copyright on a copyrightable work belongs to creators from the moment they create it. And life is hectic and time valuable for the self-publisher. We may be working on an ebook, putting out a newsletter, … Continue reading →

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Hear Ye, Hear Ye—Declare Your Position, Protect Your Copyright

Posted on June 5, 2011 by The Copyright Detective

Many self-publishers know that books in print should contain a copyright notice. Unfortunately, that may be the extent of their knowledge about the importance of informing the public of their position regarding copyright. Yes, our work is copyrighted under U.S. … Continue reading →

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